Nandigram bypoll: BJP fields Suvendu Adhikari’s late PA’s mother for the high-profile seat
The Bharatiya Janata Party announced that it will field the mother of Suvendu Adhikari’s late personal assistant as its candidate for the Nandigram by‑poll. The move comes as the constituency has been viewed as a BJP stronghold since the 2021 assembly elections.
- ✓The Bharatiya Janata Party announced that it will field the mother of Suvendu Adhikari’s late personal assistant as its candidate for the Nandigram by‑poll.
- ✓Nandigram, located in the Purba Medinipur district, has been regarded as a virtual BJP bastion since Suvendu Adhikari’s victory in the 2021 state elections.
- ✓The move comes as the constituency has been viewed as a BJP stronghold since the 2021 assembly elections.
The BJP has nominated the mother of the late personal assistant to senior West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari for the upcoming Nandigram by‑election, signalling the party’s intent to retain the seat. The decision was disclosed by party officials ahead of the poll schedule, which was set after the vacancy arose in the Nandigram assembly constituency of West Bengal.
Nandigram, located in the Purba Medinipur district, has been regarded as a virtual BJP bastion since Suvendu Adhikari’s victory in the 2021 state elections. Party strategists highlighted the constituency’s consistent support for the BJP and emphasized the symbolic value of fielding a candidate closely linked to Adhikari’s inner circle.
Analysts note that Suvendu Adhikari’s personal influence has been a decisive factor in shaping voter sentiment in the region. By selecting a candidate with familial ties to his former aide, the BJP aims to consolidate its foothold and project continuity ahead of the next general elections, while opposition parties will seek to challenge this narrative.
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| Issuing Authority | Zee News National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | WB State |
| Publication Date | 15 September 2026 |